Software Engineer III

As a Software Engineer III, you'll own the cloud-native microservices behind Cyderes' Security-as-a-Service platform, from design through production. You'll work on a small team where engineers have real ownership, raise the bar through code review and mentoring, and partner with product, security, and operations to turn customer needs into reliable, secure software.

About Cyderes

We Help the World Be Everyday Ready™

• Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we build practical
• 🏆 Great Place to Work® Certified™

Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Exposure Management, and risk programs, helping organizations stop active threats fast with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) that integrates with existing tools. Powering it all is Meridian, our entity fabric that connects identities, assets, and access into one trusted reality. Augmented by AI and driven by experienced operators, our tireless global team arms organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.
• Design, build, and operate scalable, secure microservices with minimal oversight
• Turn customer needs and business goals into clear technical requirements, and drive them to delivery alongside product, security, and operations partners
• Deploy to the cloud (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure) using Terraform, and run containerized workloads on Docker and Kubernetes
• Ship well-tested code and improve our automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Review code and designs, and mentor teammates through pairing and constructive feedback
• Build with security in mind to protect applications from vulnerabilities
• Use AI-assisted and spec-driven development tools to move faster without sacrificing quality
• Keep documentation current for the systems you own
• Join our on-call rotation for production incidents

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong skills in Go or Python
• Experience building APIs and microservices

Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Terraform
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Working knowledge of observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)

Familiarity with core cybersecurity principles

• Experience with spec-driven development or other agentic development tools
• A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Benefits that go beyond the basics, we support our people so they can do their best work.
• ✔ Medical Insurance - Employee + dependents covered
• ✔ Retirement Match Program - We invest in your future
• ✔ Hybrid Work Model - 2–3 days in office
• ✔ Maternity & Paternity Leave - Time for the moments that matter
• ✔ Paid Time Off - PTO + sick & casual leave
• ✔ Bereavement & Volunteer Time - Give back to your community
• ✔ Professional Development - Reimbursement program
• ✔ LinkedIn L&D Platform - Thousands of courses at your fingertips
• ✔ Mobile Phone Reimbursement - Stay connected, on us

Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.